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Caffeine During Pregnancy

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CAFFEINE DURING PREGNANCY?

BY: RACHEL, KASSIDY, EMMA AND KASEY
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FACTS

  • Caffeine is a stimulant
  • Baby may not be able to metabolize
  • Caffeine is a diuretic
  • Not just coffee (tea, soda, chocolate)
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Doctors recommend only up to 150-300mg per day

LIKELY, BUT NOT PROVEN

  • Miscarriages
  • Birth defects
  • Infertility

MYTH: PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY CAFFEIENE

Moderation is key.
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